January 24, 1942
Washed clothes and hunted snipers all day. After evening meal went up to 34th again, then up to front. Spent night there, very little sleep.… Read More »January 24, 1942
1942
Saturday, January 24, 1942
Second air alarm, Eleven planes flew near the Central, in clear view, at 12:30. Again report came later that they were U.S. planes looking over… Read More »Saturday, January 24, 1942
January 24, 1942
The Japanese mean business. They have formed a central government, for areas under military control, with Jorge B. Vargas as chairman. I pity Jorge. He’s… Read More »January 24, 1942
January 24th, 1942
Arrived at Brisbane, Queensland, and we got some ice cream and milk. I drank two imperial pints. I don’t think anything ever tasted as good.… Read More »January 24th, 1942
January 24, 1942 48th Day of War
Saturday is bath night-not having my clothing off since last Friday, I am going to duck the shells and go to the General Hospital to… Read More »January 24, 1942 48th Day of War
Saturday, January 24, 1942
ABDA and boundaries changed some for the better. Wavell now responsible for Darwin area. But what a job to work with Allies! There’s a lot… Read More »Saturday, January 24, 1942
January 24, 1942
I was not well but rested on mat after working on beans and carrots. Many children throwing up and crying in the night. No garbage… Read More »January 24, 1942
Jan. 5-23, 1942
Constantly engaged with enemy. Both sides suffering considerable number of casualties. Enemy snipers inflicting damage to our men especially officers. Capt McCurdy D.C. killed by… Read More »Jan. 5-23, 1942
Fri. Jan. 16 – Fri. Jan. 23/42
We straightened up things at home, visited around among the friend and even went to Miso’s place for Salud’s birthday. Some of the folks came… Read More »Fri. Jan. 16 – Fri. Jan. 23/42